Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 16  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Raney Sturgell has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Liza Margaret Polley Barbara Rosanah Sarah Jain Nathaniel Mary Jacob Reece Sturgell, a Minors of David Sturgell Deceased
    NOW WE, Raney Sturgell, as principal, and Jacob Bradly his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said Raney Sturgell will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 15 day of August, 1898
Jacob his X mark Bradley
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Attest:  R.H. Amburgey
 
Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 28 August 2011